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    Inspiron 6000: Cleaning

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Patrick Y., Nov 3, 2007.

  1. Patrick Y.

    Patrick Y. Go Newbs! NBR Reviewer

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    Hi everyone,

    Recently I decided that I need to clean the vents of my "old" Inspiron 6000. It's almost three years old and the interior has never been cleaned. The vents are covered with dust and fans sound unusually loud compare my 5920G.

    So I did a little research on Dell website and am I right to say I've take apart almost the entire laptop to clean the fans? On 5920G I only have to removed 9 screws and a back panel.
     
    Patrick Y., Nov 3, 2007
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    chelet Notebook Deity

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    I think you have to open it enough that you can use a can of air to blow the dust 'out' of the laptop rather than further into it.
     
    chelet, Nov 3, 2007
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    Patrick Y. Go Newbs! NBR Reviewer

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    sigh... so how many step do I need to complete?
    # Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."

    # Remove the Mini PCI card (if applicable) and the optical drive.

    # Remove the hard drive.

    # Remove the hinge cover.

    # Remove the keyboard.

    # Remove the display assembly.

    # Remove the palm rest.
     
    Patrick Y., Nov 4, 2007
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